| Apr 1 - Apr 5 Spring curbside pick-up- City of Washington |
| This is a special opportunity to dispose of large, bulky items not collected during normal weekly trash collection. |
| Date: |
April 1, 2019 |
| Location: |
This program only serves those residents who are under the City's contract with Waste Mangement for their weekly trash pick-up service. |
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| Apr 2 Medicare Made Clear |
| A free educational meeting, "Medicare Made Clear" will be offered in conjunction with Money Smart Week at the Washington District Library at Five Points--380 N. Wilmor Road, Washington on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 6:00 pm. There will be an informational presentation with opportunity for questions. This is ideal for anyone desiring up to date information on Medicare Parts A- D or Medicare Supplements. The public is welcome. For further information, please contact Julie Bicksler at 309-231-5371 or at bixmix7@gmail.com. This event is for educational purposes only and no specific company's plan details will be shared. |
| Date: |
April 2, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM |
| Location: |
Washington District Library at Five Points |
| Contact: |
Julie Bicksler |
| EMail: |
bixmix7@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 2, 2019 6:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
free |
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| Apr 4 What is the Process of Becoming Certified and Why? |
| Learn how to market and leverage certifications for the growth of your business. |
| Date: |
April 4, 2019 |
| Time: |
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/certseries |
| Location: |
Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 West Main Street, Peoria |
| Contact: |
Jennie Hale
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
3096772992 |
| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, April 4 from 2:45pm -5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
This is event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. |
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| Apr 5 - Apr 11 FOWL fall book sale |
| Friends of Washington Library book sale will be held April 5-11, 2019. Donations of books, audio books, or CD's in good condition may be brought to the Five Points library during open hours March 18-30. No texts, magazines or encyclopedias will be accepted. |
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| Apr 5 Peoria Ballet presents - Alice in Wonderland & Paquita |
| Experience Lewis Carroll’s classic story transformed into a charming ballet. This family friendly adventure will transport you to a colorful fantasy world full of whimsy & fun! Plus, one of the ballet world's all time classics - Paquita. Opulent gold and white sets & costumes create a stunning backdrop for this magnificent ballet. This production is perfect for families & children of all ages. |
| Date: |
April 5, 2019 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:45 PM |
| Website: |
https://peoriaballet.com/ |
| Location: |
Five Points Washington |
| Contact: |
Email: info@peoriaballet.com for more information |
| EMail: |
info@peoriaballet.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 5, 2019 7pm April 6, 2019 1:30pm & 7pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets: Adults: $25 Student/Child: $10 Available at peoriaballet.com or by calling (309)690-7990 |
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| Apr 6 Dement-Zinser House tours |
| The Washington Historical Society invites you to step back in time and glimpse a bit of local history. The Dement-Zinser House, 105 Zinser Pl., is open for tours through October. For group tours or at other times, please call 444-4793. |
| Date: |
April 6, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
105 Zinser Place
Washington, IL |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:00am - 2:00pm
Every Saturday through October 2019 |
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| Apr 6 Peoria Ballet presents - Alice in Wonderland & Paquita |
| Experience Lewis Carroll’s classic story transformed into a charming ballet. This family friendly adventure will transport you to a colorful fantasy world full of whimsy and fun! Plus, one of the ballet world's all time classics - Paquita. Opulent gold and white sets & costumes create a stunning backdrop for this magnificent ballet. This production is perfect for families & children of all ages. |
| Date: |
April 6, 2019 |
| Time: |
1:30 PM - 8:45 PM |
| Website: |
https://peoriaballet.com/ |
| Location: |
Five Points Washington |
| Contact: |
Email: info@peoriaballet.com for more information |
| EMail: |
info@peoriaballet.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 5, 2019 7pm April 6, 2019 1:30pm & 7pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Adults: $25 Student/Child: $10 Available at peoriaballet.com or by calling (309)690-7990 |
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| Apr 6 Trivia Night to Benefit the Kids of St Jude |
| Trivia Night / Silent Auction Pre-Register $100 for a Table of 6 by 4/1 After 4/1 $120 for a Table of 6 50/50 |
| Date: |
April 6, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.facebook.com/events/413559222724401/ |
| Location: |
Knights of Columbus Hall 120 Walnut St. |
| Contact: |
Heather Ulrich
plrd06@yahoo.com |
| EMail: |
plrd06@yahoo.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 6th Doors open 6pm Trivia starts at 7pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Pre-Register $100 for a Table of 6 by 4/1 After 4/1 $120 for a Table of 6 |
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| Apr 8 - Apr 19 Fire Hydrant Flushing |
| Fire hydrant flushing typically starts at those hydrants closest to the water towers and progressively moves away from the towers. Flushing hydrants may produce low water pressure and discoloration of water. To eliminate the discoloration, simply open your faucets and allow them to run until water is clear. There is no need to boil water for consumption. |
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| Apr 9 Starting a Business in Illinois |
| This free workshop is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business. You will learn about: getting your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, taxes, financing options and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank. |
| Date: |
April 9, 2019 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turner/sabil/ |
| Location: |
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 1st FL 801 West Main Street, Peoria 61606 |
| Contact: |
Online registration available or call the
Illinois Small Business Development Center
at Bradley University 309.677.2992
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 9, 2019, 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| Apr 10 (Lenders only) Lender Forum |
| Lenders will learn about the guaranty fee reductions, business & industry loan guarantee and REAP grants. |
| Date: |
April 10, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://bradley/lender2019 |
| Location: |
PeoriaNEXT Innovation Center, 801 West Main Street, Peoria |
| Contact: |
ennie Hale
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
3096772992 |
| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, April 10 from 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
This event is free to Lenders only, but registration is required. |
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| Apr 10 Illinois Central College to host job fair |
| Illinois Central College will host more than 50 local employers with part-time and/or full-time positions available during its Job Fair 2019 |
| Date: |
April 10, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
East Peoria Campus |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to public |
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| Apr 10 Washington Fire Department Brown-Bag-It |
| Bring your lunch and then explore a fire engine and ambulance at the main library. |
| Date: |
April 10, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Apr 10 Game Night |
| Drop in and enjoy some snacks and play a fun board or card game. |
| Date: |
April 10, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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| Apr 13 I Run With Survivors 5K Run/1 Mile Walk |
| In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April, the Center for Prevention of Abuse (CFPA) is hosting its 2nd annual 5K run/1 mile walk, I Run With Survivors, on Saturday, 4/13 at the Levee District at 8:00 AM. Online registration is now open! The general admission fee is $30. The registration fee for participants ages 4-17 is $15 and registration is free for children younger than three years old. The course is stroller, wheelchair, and pet friendly. All participants will receive a race day t-shirt and teal shoelaces, the color of sexual assault awareness, and are encouraged to wear both at the event. Merchandise from CFPA, including hats, coffee mugs, pop sockets, pins, and more, are available for purchase on the registration website. This year, the registration website has an added feature that allows participants to raise money for CFPA through peer-to-peer fundraising. Race day activities include speakers, photo opportunities at the “We Run Because…” banner, music from Mix 106.9, and refreshments following the race. CFPA services for sexual assault survivors, and all survivors of abuse, are free and confidential and the crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-559-SAFE (7233). |
| Date: |
April 13, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
https://raceroster.com/events/2019/22116/i-run-with-survivors |
| Location: |
Levee District East Peoria, IL |
| Contact: |
Center for Prevention of Abuse
Celsy Martindale
309-691-0551
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| EMail: |
cmartindale@centerforpreventionofabuse.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sat, 4/13/19 8:00am to 11:00am |
| Fees/Admission: |
$30 for participants 18+ $15 for participants ages 4-17 |
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| Apr 13 Dement-Zinser House tours |
| The Washington Historical Society invites you to step back in time and glimpse a bit of local history. The Dement-Zinser House, 105 Zinser Pl., is open for tours through October. For group tours or at other times, please call 444-4793. |
| Date: |
April 13, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
105 Zinser Place
Washington, IL |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:00am - 2:00pm
Every Saturday through October 2019 |
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| Apr 14 The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis |
| Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss the 1945 sinking of the USS Indianapolis and its effect on history |
| Date: |
April 14, 2019 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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| Apr 15 - Apr 19 ICC presents "Arts Week" |
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| Apr 18 Take Advantage of Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Business Program (VBP) |
| Attendees will learn the program's eligibility requirements, the application process and how to gain access to the State of Illinois’ procurement process. |
| Date: |
April 18, 2019 |
| Time: |
2:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/certseries |
| Location: |
Peoria NEXT Innovation Center, 801 West Main Street, Peoria |
| Contact: |
Jennie Hale
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
3096772992 |
| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, April 18 from 2:45pm -5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. |
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| Apr 20 Bunny Breakfast |
| Join us for a continental style breakfast including donuts, rolls, bagels, juice, milk and coffee. All people attending this event need to purchase a ticket (regardless of if you plan to eat or not). Be sure to bring your own camera for a picture with the Easter Bunny. Please purchase advanced tickets at the Washington Park District office or online at www.washingtonparkdistrict.com. |
| Date: |
April 20, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
| Website: |
http://washingtonparkdistrict.com |
| Location: |
Five Points Washington |
| Contact: |
Matt Suellentrop |
| EMail: |
matts@washingtonparkdistrict.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, April 20th 9am |
| Fees/Admission: |
$5 ages 1 and up. |
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| Apr 20 Dement-Zinser House tours |
| The Washington Historical Society invites you to step back in time and glimpse a bit of local history. The Dement-Zinser House, 105 Zinser Pl., is open for tours through October. For group tours or at other times, please call 444-4793. |
| Date: |
April 20, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
105 Zinser Place
Washington, IL |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:00am - 2:00pm
Every Saturday through October 2019 |
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| Apr 20 Easter Egg Hunt |
| Come out to Washington Park District for this FREE event featuring over 14,000 eggs. |
| Date: |
April 20, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Website: |
http://washingtonparkdistrict.com |
| Location: |
Washington Park |
| Contact: |
Matt Suellentrop |
| EMail: |
matts@washingtonparkdistrict.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, April 20th 11am start |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Apr 22 Morning Movie |
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| Date: |
April 22, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Sunnyland Branch |
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| Apr 23 AARP Smart Driving Course |
| AARP Sart Driver course for partcipants age 50 and over. Must attend both days to qualify for an auto insurance discount. Registration is required. Call Library 444-2241 |
| Date: |
April 23, 2019 |
| Location: |
Main Library |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15 for AARP Members.
$20 for non members |
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| Apr 24 AARP Smart Driving Course |
| AARP Sart Driver course for partcipants age 50 and over. Must attend both days to qualify for an auto insurance discount. Registration is required. Call Library 444-2241 |
| Date: |
April 24, 2019 |
| Location: |
Main Library |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15 for AARP Members.
$20 for non members |
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| Apr 25 Starting a Business in Illinois |
| This free workshop is for individuals who are interested in starting their own business. You will learn about: getting your business name registered, where to obtain a tax ID number, which legal form to choose, business plans, taxes, financing options and much more! These events are sponsored by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Bradley University and Co-Sponsored by Morton Community Bank. |
| Date: |
April 25, 2019 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.bradley.edu/turner/sabil/ |
| Location: |
Fondulac Bank, 2nd FL 201 Clock Tower Drive, East Peoria 61611 |
| Contact: |
Online registration available or call the
Illinois Small Business Development Center
at Bradley University 309.677.2992
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| EMail: |
tce@bradley.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
January 17, 2019, 3pm – 5:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free to the public |
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| Apr 26 Children's Advocacy Center TRIVIA NIGHT |
| Children's Advocacy Center's TRIVIA NIGHT Annual Fundraiser helps the CAC in its mission to help children who have been physically or sexually abused in Tazewell, Woodford, and Mason counties. Trivia, live/silent auction items, Heads & Tails game, hors d'oeuvres included, cash bar. |
| Date: |
April 26, 2019 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.tazewellcac.org |
| Location: |
Par-a-Dice hotel ballroom East Peoria, IL |
| Contact: |
Sarah Wrehl |
| EMail: |
tazewellcountycac@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, April 26th Doors open at 6pm and Trivia begins at 6:45pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$280/table each team can have up to 8 players per table |
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| Apr 27 Washington Clean Up Day |
| Mark your calendars for our annual cleanup day throughout the entire community. Meet at the Wenger Shelter in Washington Park for equipment pickup and to get an area to clean. No advanced signup is necessary. Sat., April 27 • 9:00AM • Age: 5 & up |
| Date: |
April 27, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://washingtonparkdistrict.com |
| Location: |
Washington Park - Wenger Shelter |
| Contact: |
Matt Suellentrop |
| EMail: |
matts@washingtonparkdistrict.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, April 27th 9am |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Apr 27 Dement-Zinser House tours |
| The Washington Historical Society invites you to step back in time and glimpse a bit of local history. The Dement-Zinser House, 105 Zinser Pl., is open for tours through October. For group tours or at other times, please call 444-4793. |
| Date: |
April 27, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
105 Zinser Place
Washington, IL |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:00am - 2:00pm
Every Saturday through October 2019 |
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